Our 36th Year of Operation! We would like to thank our friends and patrons for their ongoing support.     Since 1972 the Towne Crier Cafe has presented the finest in folk, jazz, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, cajun, zydeco and world music.    Our highly acclaimed dining experience features a variety of delicacies, prepared fresh daily by our chef, Erich Panhofer, and our renowned pastry chef Mary Ciganer. See our menus: Lunch Dinner Dessert Weekend Brunch Cafe Late Nite Kids Menu SPECIALS:    Weekend   Nightly TOWNE CRIER GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFT IDEAS Good for shows, dinner, memberships, merchandise and more. SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC WITH TOWNE CRIER MEMBERSHIP! Become a Towne Crier Member Receive discounts on shows and other benefits.   Please note: the Towne Crier is a non-smoking environment

Odetta 1930-2008 We received word today of the passing of our long-time friend – the legendary Odetta. She was a strong voice of the civil rights movement and an integral part of American Folk Music for over 50 years. She delighted us here at the Towne Crier with her volcanic voice for more than three decades. We considered her folk music royalty. Sadly, she had planned to sing at the inauguration of president Barack Obama. We, here at the Towne Crier, like thousands of others, will miss her and feel fortunate to have known her. NY Times • Associated Press Email List Signup Stay informed with schedule updates and latest concert information. UPDATES: We've just completed our New Year's Eve lineup! Just added: The Kennedys, and Anthony da Costa; also Lipbone Redding & LipBone Orchestra, and the Natalie Amendola Band. SHOWTIMES (unless otherwise noted) Fridays & Saturdays 9 PM Sundays & Weekdays: 8 PM (Winter Months: 4pm, 7pm or 7:30pm - please check) Open Mic (Wednesdays): 7 PM (sign-up 5-7pm) THIS WEEKEND - TICKETS ON SALE: THE CLANCY TRADITION 12/5   LEON REDBONE guest Rob Carlson 12/6   ANTJE DUVEKOT NATALIA ZUKERMAN 12/7 New Shows Just Confirmed! Adrenaline Hayride (12/19) Milton with Julia Joseph; also Two Guitars (12/26) Showcase: Susan Kane; Julie Corbalis; + Beth Metzler (12/28) Bearfoot (1/15) Enter The Haggis (1/18) Shemekia Copeland Band (1/22) The "The Band" Band (1/25) Buckwheat Zydeco (3/1) Richard Shindell (3/22) U P C O M I N G  H I G H L I G H T S: THE HIGHWAYMEN 12/12    COMMANDER CODY also Prof. LOUIE & CROWMATIX 12/13 AZTEC TWO-STEP guest Denise Jordan Finley & Daniel Pagdon 12/27 NEW YEAR'S EVE THE KENNEDYS; LIPBONE REDDING ORCHESTRA; NATALIE AMENDOLA BAND; ANTHONY da COSTA - 12/31   MARY FAHL with Glen Patscha & Byron Isaacs of Ollabelle 1/3 THE CATHIE RYAN BAND 1/9 CHRISTINE LAVIN guest Bill Bachmann 1/17 RORY BLOCK 1/23 CHERISH THE LADIES 1/30 TANNAHILL WEAVERS from Scotland 2/20 LUTHER "GUITAR JUNIOR" JOHNSON & THE MAGIC ROCKERS 2/7 C.J. CHENIER & The RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND 2/22 CATERING The Towne Crier is available for private parties, seminars, business meetings and all types of affairs. We'll design a memorable party for you. STAY INFORMED Put your name on our Mailing List and stay informed with schedule updates and latest concert information.

Cafe Spotlight TOWNE CRIER INTRO NOW AVAILABLE at the TOWNE CRIER or ONLINE in The New York Times, Hudson Valley Magazine, The Journal News, The Poughkeepsie Journal, The Taconic Press and Dutchess Magazine! Who Plays at the Cafe? Artist Interviews Area Guide Remembering... Artie Traum Utah Phillips Dave Van Ronk Help Wanted: Waiter/Waitress (bartending experience a plus) We are looking for hardworking positive people with experience in the food service industry. Must be available weekends to earn good compensation in a fun atmosphere. Interested parties please call Ricardo at the Towne Crier, Wed-Sun after 3 pm at (845) 855-1300.

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